Warning of snow for Thursday

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Yellow warning of snow for Thursday

Wednesday it'll turn colder through the day with strong winds and local gales.

There'll be scattered wintry showers, which will turn increasingly to snow later on, especially over the hills. Gusty winds will make it feel cold.

On Wednesday night scattered, blustery showers will continue overnight, with some snow accumulating in places, mainly over high ground. Winds will remain strong at first, but ease towards dawn.

Snow showers, initially affecting Northern Ireland and southwest Scotland, will progressively extend southeast to affect Greater Manchester during Thursday, 12 January.

On Friday, 13 January, further showers of snow, sleet and hail will continue across parts of the UK. 2 to 4 cm of snow may affect some lowland areas, while high ground may see locally 5 to 10 cm.

There is the potential for disruption to transport networks with longer journey times. Icy stretches on untreated roads and pavements are also possible.